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Golf Course Assistant Jobs in Elgin, IL (NOW HIRING)

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Starter Golf

Riverwoods, IL

$11.50 - $15.75/hr

... to-Day * Assist members/guests find appropriate games, ensuring an enjoyable and seamless experience. * Offer helpful suggestions on golf course etiquette to members/guests when appropriate.

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Starter Golf

Riverwoods, IL · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

... to-Day * Assist members/guests find appropriate games, ensuring an enjoyable and seamless experience. * Offer helpful suggestions on golf course etiquette to members/guests when appropriate.

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Starter Golf

Riverwoods, IL · On-site

$11.75 - $16/hr

... to-Day * Assist members/guests find appropriate games, ensuring an enjoyable and seamless experience. * Offer helpful suggestions on golf course etiquette to members/guests when appropriate.

Naperville Park District

Golf Maintenance III

Plainfield, IL · On-site

$15 - $19.25/hr

Assist in the daily setup of the golf course including cup changing, tee placement, and other related duties.Operate tractors, and other large equipment.Provide support to special projects.Assist ...

Naperville Park District

Golf Maintenance III

Plainfield, IL · On-site

$14.50 - $19/hr

Operate and maintain small maintenance vehicles, mowers, and other landscape maintenance power equipment. * Assist in the daily setup of the golf course including cup changing, tee placement, and ...

Naperville Park District

Golf Maintenance II

Plainfield, IL · On-site

$15 - $19.25/hr

... Assistant Superintendent, or Golf Specialist, the Golf Maintenance II position is responsible for routine maintenance work and mowing involved in the care and upkeep of the golf course and clubhouse ...

Naperville Park District

Golf Maintenance II

Naperville, IL · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

... Assistant Superintendent, or Golf Specialist, the Golf Maintenance II position is responsible for routine maintenance work and mowing involved in the care and upkeep of the golf course and clubhouse ...

Naperville Park District

Golf Maintenance II

Plainfield, IL · On-site

$14.50 - $19/hr

... Assistant Superintendent, or Golf Specialist, the Golf Maintenance II position is responsible for routine maintenance work and mowing involved in the care and upkeep of the golf course and clubhouse ...

Naperville Park District

Golf Maintenance II

Plainfield, IL · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

... Assistant Superintendent, or Golf Specialist, the Golf Maintenance II position is responsible for routine maintenance work and mowing involved in the care and upkeep of the golf course and clubhouse ...

Naperville Park District

Golf Maintenance II

Naperville, IL · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

... Assistant Superintendent, or Golf Specialist, the Golf Maintenance II position is responsible for routine maintenance work and mowing involved in the care and upkeep of the golf course and clubhouse ...

Naperville Park District

Golf Maintenance II

Naperville, IL · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

... Assistant Superintendent, or Golf Specialist, the Golf Maintenance II position is responsible for routine maintenance work and mowing involved in the care and upkeep of the golf course and clubhouse ...

Troon Golf

Greenskeeper III

Chicago, IL · On-site

$18.40 - $19/hr

The responsibility of the maintenance/groundskeeper is to assist in maintaining the excellent playing condition of the golf course along with responsibilities for the landscape and maintenance around ...

Troon Golf

Pro Shop Attendant

Hinsdale, IL · On-site

$15/hr

Explaining rules and course etiquette to all groups if needed * Wash and sanitize golf cart fleet, maintain organized storage areas and practice facility * Assist with the set-up and organization of ...

Troon Golf

Pro Shop Attendant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$18.40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Enjoy your Summer at one of Chicago's most popular and busiest golf courses. Pro Shop Attendants ... assist the golf professional staff in golf shop operations, merchandise sales and other golf ...

Pinecrest Golf Course

SOUS CHEF

Huntley, IL · On-site

$21 - $24/hr

Description: Landscapes Golf Management and Pinecrest Golf Course are adding to their Food ... May assist with the preparation of required paperwork, including forms, reports, and schedules, in ...

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How much do golf course assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for golf course assistant in Elgin, IL is $50,725.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,000.00 and $59,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Golf Course Assistant vs Golf Course Groundskeeper?

AspectGolf Course AssistantGolf Course Groundskeeper
CertificationsBasic knowledge of turf management, sometimes certifications preferredOften required to have turf management or landscaping certifications
Work EnvironmentGolf course, assisting with daily operations and customer serviceGolf course, focused on maintaining the course's grounds and turf
Job FocusSupporting course operations, assisting staff, customer serviceMaintaining turf, landscaping, and course aesthetics

The Golf Course Assistant primarily supports daily course operations and customer service, while the Golf Course Groundskeeper focuses on maintaining the course's turf and landscape. Both roles require turf management knowledge and are essential to golf course maintenance, but they differ in daily responsibilities and focus areas.

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Golf Player Assistant & Starter

PARK DIST OF HIGHLAND PARK

Highland Park, IL

$15.20 - $17.60/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Job Summary
The Golf Player Assistant & Starter is responsible for ensuring an exceptional experience for all customers, members, guests, and staff at Sunset Valley Golf Club. This role manages the flow of play on the course, enforces pace of play policies, and provides assistance to golfers while maintaining the club's operating standards. Additionally, the position includes starting groups on time, enforcing course regulations, and supporting daily golf operations with professionalism and courtesy.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Job Duties
Include, but not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

•    Provide excellent customer service to all customers, members, guests, and staff.
•    Maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times.
•    Understand and enforce the golf course Pace of Play Policy and keep accurate records using the Pace of Play worksheet.
•    Manage tee times, ensuring golfers begin at their designated time and play from the appropriate tees.
•    Communicate with other staff regarding group start times, cart assignments, and course flow.
•    Assist golfers with questions, needs, or concerns, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience.
•    Maintain and operate the Player Assistant cart, ensuring it is clean and charged.
•    Mark hazards, fill divots, and repair ball marks during slow periods to help maintain course conditions.
•    Ensure the facility remains clean, organized, and secure.
•    Assist with league preparation, special events, and other club operations as needed.
•    Utilize facility POS systems and operations software to assist with course management and transactions.
•    Communicate any course concerns to the management team

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. Prior experience in a golf course, club, hospitality, or customer service role is preferred but not required. Preferred knowledge and understanding of the game of golf. Willingness and ability to exhibit a professional and polite appearance at all times. Strong organizational skills. Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks.

Wage Range: $15.20-$17.60 per hour

Classification: Seasonal, non-exempt

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time and to stand, walk and reach with their hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Adequate hearing is required for this position.

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits:
•    Health & Fitness Membership
•    Outdoor Pool Membership and Seasonal Beach Access
•    Program and Facility Discounts on a variety of recreational activities including Golf and Raquet Sports.

The Park District of Highland Park is an equal opportunity employer.

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